Self Catering Quality Standards - Thedms.co.uk

9. Bedrooms
9.1 Flooring
All rooms must have suitable floor finishes or coverings.
9.2 Furniture, Furnishings and Fittings
• A bedside table/shelf and light for each permanent bed, including bunk beds (twin beds may share a table and light
and top bunk to have light, but a shelf should be provided only where safe to do so).
• Non-flammable waste bins to be provided.
• A dressing table (or equivalent) with mirror, wardrobe or clothes hanging rail and adequate drawer space in each unit
(shelf space is an acceptable alternative to drawers), in at least one double or twin room, to be provided. Hooks on
backs of doors etc. are not acceptable; garments should be able to hang free.
• Sufficient hangers per person. Wire hangers are not acceptable.
9.3 Beds and Bedding
• Single beds - minimum size 183cm x 76 cm/6’ x 2’6" Double beds - minimum size 183cm x 120cm/6’ x 4’.
• At least one bed for adults which is not bunk beds.
• All mattresses sprung or foam or similar quality and in sound clean condition.
• A headboard (or equivalent) should be provided for all permanent beds.
• Bedding supplied in sufficient quantity i.e. bedspread and two blankets per bed, or one duvet of suitable tog rating,
and at least one pillow per person. For winter, late or early season letting, the amount of bedding should be
increased. Bedding clean and well aired.
• A mattress protector or under blanket fitted to all beds. (Plastic or rubber mattress protectors are not acceptable for
normal use. Where a rubber cover is provided for children, it should be as an optional extra in addition to the normal
mattress protector).
• Where linen is provided, it should be changed for all new occupants and weekly change offered during the letting
period. Spare linen and bedding available on request. Sheets must be poly-cotton or cotton.
• Where a bedroom is accessed via another bedroom, then this must be clearly advertised in the brochure
• Where a bathroom is accessed via a bedroom (not including ensuites), then these units must be designated, and
advertised in the brochure, as only being suitable for single family occupation.
• Please make customers aware which beds have memory foam, re allergic reactions.
9.4 Heating and Ventilation
• Means of heating must be available at all times which will, in most cases, mean heating to be provided in each
bedroom.
• All bedrooms to have at least one window opening directly into the open air; windows to have opaque curtains,
blinds or shutters.
9.5 Lighting
All bedrooms must be adequately lit and lights must have shades.
Greater wattage and range of lighting will be expected in larger rooms.
For energy-saving light bulbs see conversion table.
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